Smallest ATX case

Emlyn_Dewar · 15 Sep 2016 at 11:38

Looking to move back to my P9X79, probably with a 4820k as the AMD is holding back the RX480. This means I'll need to find an ATX case!
Toyed with the idea of ITX Skylake but I've already got the motherboard, and CPUs can be picked up cheap.

I've had a search around for some that may be suitable, and am feeling like the Fractal Design R3/R4 could be decent options.
Just wanted to check if anyone here had any suggestions for smaller ATX cases?
I don't mind about heat really, as can never be fussed with overclocking now, just want something that didn't waste a lot of room!
The Lian-Li PC-A55 has always been one I've liked, but is pretty old now.

I don't think this is an issue in 2016, but it'd definitely need to have allowance for 1 x 140mm fan, so I could mount my H90!

sastusbulbas · 16 Sep 2016 at 10:46

NZXT Source 340 comes to mind just about every time someone says they want a small ATX case.

Emlyn_Dewar · 16 Sep 2016 at 10:51

Cheap as chips also, and with a window.
Cheers for the suggestion, looks good!

whiterabbit · 16 Sep 2016 at 13:13

Arc Midi 2?

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/arc-series/arc-midi-r2

mushtafa · 17 Sep 2016 at 18:53

I went for the NZXT S340 myself.

I was worried about losing my optical drive, but I've only wanted it once this year. If I'm that desperate, I'll just get an external to plug in.

They all seem to be out of stock though, perhaps they're end of line now? EDIT: Can be bought elsewhere if you search.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x NZXT Source 340 Midi-Tower Case - Blue Window= £64.99

Total: £76.09
(includes shipping: £11.10)

Darren_uk · 19 Sep 2016 at 22:47

one of The smallest case on the market that can take a Full ATX Motherboard & VGA Card length: 330mm, CPU cooler height: 190mm,PSU length: 300mm , Weight: 4.1kg , Material: Aluminium .
"Lian Li PC-V33WX ATX Cube" ,not long been out . Dimensions: (W) 334mm x (H) 352mm x (D) 390mm.

Phil2008 · 19 Sep 2016 at 23:29

The cooltek w2 might be the smallest Full ATX case on the market hight wise, but its cube shape. I love it though as its so much lighter, smaller and movable then my fractal R3 case, plus its still nice and roomy inside even though its a small case.

You can get it in black also, sometime I am going to get another glass window cut for it that you can actually see through

Edit: The PC-V33WX ATX Cube case is actually slightly smaller, but the cooltek was the smallest atx case I could find about 2months ago

Darren_uk · 19 Sep 2016 at 23:42

Very nice Phil2008 , yes your case is a bit smaller BY 14mm .

Legend · 20 Sep 2016 at 09:16

W2 is lovely case, had one myself. Only place for a 140mm is up front though.

glenimp617 · 20 Sep 2016 at 11:07

Looks like the offspring of ED-209

Phil2008 · 20 Sep 2016 at 11:46

Legend said:
W2 is lovely case, had one myself. Only place for a 140mm is up front though.

Plus changing the rear fan grill for a normal circular grill knock of 10c, as the grill stops a lot of heat from escaping.

maonayze · 23 Sep 2016 at 21:00

Picked up a Cosair Carbide 400C recently and thought it was quite small when I got it out of the box. Everything fits in great though including a Fury Tri-X which is about 12" long.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/corsair-carbide-400c-midi-tower-gaming-case-black-window-cc-9011081-ww-ca-216-cs.html

Not sure it's smaller than that other small case though...probably not.

nade · 24 Sep 2016 at 09:09

maonayze said:
Picked up a Cosair Carbide 400C recently and thought it was quite small when I got it out of the box. Everything fits in great though including a Fury Tri-X which is about 12" long.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/corsair-carbide-400c-midi-tower-gaming-case-black-window-cc-9011081-ww-ca-216-cs.html

Not sure it's smaller than that other small case though...probably not.

Just watched the hardwarecanucks review recently and can't decide between this and the Air 240. Got a 300R and after 3.5 years needing an upgrade and new case.

I want to upgrade from my current setup with a GTX770 (same age as my case) and get a 1070 so have been checking the sizes.